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English Vocabulary Test (U.S.) (Upwork)
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English Vocabulary Test (U.S.) (Upwork)
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1. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
2. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
3. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.adj. Similar to something else in certain respects
4. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.
5. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.
6. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry
7. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.
8. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife __________ her wealth and __________ the law at every opportunity.
9. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems ____________ out immediately.
10. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.AVARICE
11. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.
12. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
13. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
14. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.The soldier-™s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.
15. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.
16. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.
17. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.
18. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill
19. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what-™s in store for him and his family.
20. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.can _________ all the terms of the apartment lease _________ the one about not allowing pets.
21. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.INORDINATE
22. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.The community theater troupe faced one problem after another
23. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.
24. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.
25. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they-™d ________ the brick